Adopt

My name is Smokie!

Posted 3 days ago | Updated 3 days ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $299

This helps Dakin Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Tortoiseshell
Age
5 years old, Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
68799
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Smokie! She came in with her brother Leo (in case you're looking for a pair). She is very shy and will need patience to open back up. She lived in her previous home her whole life so this is a big shock for her. Her owners did describe her as friendly and affectionate but skittish. Any loud noises or quick movements while cause her to run away. She will cuddle up to you and become a lap cat. Only if you're as still as a statue though.

Change is hard for this cat. This cat will be very nervous when you first bring them home. You will need to set up a room with a litter box, food, and water. It will take days for this cat to become comfortable and confident in the new home. This cat will be going home with a behavior plan that will need to be followed in order for everyone to transition successfully.

Check out the video (above, with the pictures) for top tips on how to bring a kitten like this home with you and integrate them into your home!

If you're ready to adopt now and want to learn more about, meet, or adopt this pet, you can start the process in one of two ways:

Come on in during open adoption hours Tuesday - Saturday 12:30-3:00! For in-shelter pets (not in foster care) coming in ASAP is the fastest way to adopt.

**the below two methods are slower than visiting us**
Call us (413-781-4000 x 1) or email us (springfield@dakinhumane.org) for more information about a pet. We are often on the line with another client, but we return voice mail and emails within 24 hours.

All kitten adoption fees include;
-spay/neuter
-rabies vaccination (if over 12 weeks of age)
-current on distemper vaccines (will need additional boosters with your veterinarian)
-FeLV blood test
-microchip implanted & registered to the adopter
-treatment of fleas/ticks/ear mites
-veterinary exam and health certificate at Dakin
-free vet exam within 30 days after adoption with participating veterinarians
Most pets have also received other medical care while with us. Your veterinarian may recommend additional health care for your new pet.
Shelter
Dakin Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID
68799
Contact
visit us Tues-Sat 12:30-3
Email
Address
171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Either visit in person, or apply on our website!

2.

Meet the Pet

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

4.

Pay Fee

5.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The fastest way to adopt is to visit us Tuesday-Saturday from 12:30-3!
You can also call us at 413-781-4000 x 1 and leave a message. Due to high call volume, it may take 48 hours to return your call.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Meet our pets at 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA. We're open 12:30-3 Tuesday-Saturday, no appointment needed!

If the pet you are interested in is listed as being in foster care, they are not available to visit at the shelter; call us at 413-781-4000. Due to high call volume, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a return call.

More about this shelter

Dakin Humane Society is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services to more than 20,000 animals each year.

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